ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — After nearly 25 years with the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Gary Ferguson recently announced his retirement as executive director. 

Ferguson tells WHCU he first joined a group with a smaller budget and staff compared to now. 

Ferguson’s last day at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance is June 30. In July, Nan Rohrer will take over as CEO. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Gary Ferguson on Ithaca’s Morning News